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Post by DavidJohnson on Mar 23, 2008 1:56:27 GMT 1
Thankyou guys. All of the positive feedback made the time invested writing the tutorial very worthwhile.
Nick, Bare Metal Foil comes coated with a glue. Usually it sticks well enough. My Alloy Forms models are 20 years old and the BMF (on bumpers and grilles) survived supervised handling by my children. On my most recent models I am using BMF on some small details. As noted in the tutorial, I use a clear coat to seal the edges of these small details.
Dave
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Post by DavidJohnson on Mar 27, 2008 5:42:18 GMT 1
We will fast forward and the Packard is joined by a twin. Both have received wheels, a brush painted coat of Future floor wax to make the body color shine, and MV Products lenses for headlights. All remaining details will be painted. At last, the completed models. The foil has been painted over in black and body color to define the grille details.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Mar 29, 2008 1:19:15 GMT 1
Wow Dave, those Packards sure look swell! Do you think the foil could be put on the bumper/grille of a model like the 1961 Chrysler products put out by Revell/Helgen? I have a set of these and I've never been happy with the silver painted parts.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Mar 29, 2008 2:51:05 GMT 1
Jack, I have one of the Dart/Polaras with poor chrome plating on the grille, in addition to the usual wear, flash, and rough spots. I gave foil a quick try and I think it can give a good result. The toothbrush method suggested by Chester worked well for conforming the foil over the fine grille detail. My foil ruptured in the deep recess between the headlights and the end of the grille. I think the flaw can be hidden with silver paint or a small bit of foil. Give it a try. Dave
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 29, 2008 3:29:25 GMT 1
Beautiful job on the foil befitting the beautiful cars Dave. Have you ever tried patching over the foil with another piece once it tears? I have unsuccessfully but you have mastered the foiling technique it seems and are probably more capable. I'd love to see the Revell Chryslers done up. I wanted a set but the last one I saw fetched over $100 on ebay.
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Post by swampdaddy on Apr 5, 2008 7:57:19 GMT 1
Chester: A bit off topic; but, the Converta-Car kits by Chrysler with lots of extra parts are the high priced ones, I've seen them top $200 for a mint set.
Built sets are cheaper, keep watching eBay. Several Revell building kits had an assembled Chrysler in them. One I can recall is the "Suburban House". But to get the car you'll probably have to locate an "unbuilt kit" and make sure the person didn't open it and take the car out.
Sometimes singles of those 7 models appear on eBay incorrectly labeled.
Doesn't Dave do fantastic work. I bet soon he puts up the pix of the excellent 52-3 big Packard he did.
Swamp Daddy
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Post by DavidJohnson on Apr 5, 2008 13:41:34 GMT 1
I don't think I have ever tried patching foil where it tears. Tiny tears nearly disappear with chrome silver paint. It might be possible to apply a smaller piece of foil onto just the area that tears, then come back with the larger piece.
For the Revell Dart I would try one piece of foil for the deep set grille, and a separate piece for the bumper and trim surrounding the grille. Actually, for models with separate pieces for chrome parts I have thought of using Alclad spray instead of foil.
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Post by RAOlson on Apr 7, 2008 8:40:57 GMT 1
Dave, Those cars look fabulous. I love your work on the reflective windows.
OT Chester, also look for the set released under the Con-Cor name. I got one for fairly cheap, less then $8 a car.
Richard O.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Jan 17, 2009 1:49:40 GMT 1
My BMF went bad and comes off the backing paper in tiny fragments. A fine network of creases has developed in a pattern similar to dried mud, and the foil tears on these creases. I mention this because someone else might be frustrated, or better yet avoid my misfortune.
I read the package directions and it is recommended to store it in the ice box when not in use. Mine is stored in the furnace room which gets really warm on cold days.
Speaking of cold, the its been -20 F here for the last two days and I have not been able to start my car for important erands like driving to the hobby shop for fresh BMF.
Dave
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Post by cfesmire on Jan 20, 2009 17:03:40 GMT 1
David, I have the same problem with a sheet I bought a few years ago. Mine is kept in a space that rarely goes above 50° F in the winter and is kept fairly cool in the summer. It would be nice to be able to buy half sheets. Maybe we could split the cost of a sheet and cut it in half (or even thirds if there's another interested party) so not that much is wasted.
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